Emile Griffith

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Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Emile Alphonse Griffith (February 3, 1938 – July 23, 2013) was an American professional boxer who won world titles in three weight divisions. He held the world light middleweight,[1] undisputed welterweight,[2] and middleweight titles.[3] His best-known contest was a 1962 title match with Benny Paret. Griffith won the bout by knockout; Paret never recovered consciousness and died in the hospital 10 days later.[4]

In 1963 and 1964, Griffith was voted Fighter of the Year by The Ring magazine and the Boxing Writers Association of America. In 2002, he was listed #33 on Ring Magazine's list of 80 greatest fighters of the past 80 years.[5] Griffith currently ranks #127 in BoxRec's ranking of the greatest pound for pound boxers of all time.[6] He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the inaugural class of 1990.[7]

Career

Amateur

Griffith was born on February 3, 1938.[8] As a teen he was working at a hat factory on a steamy day when his boss, the factory owner, agreed to Griffith's request to work shirtless. When the owner, a former amateur boxer, noticed his frame, he took Griffith to trainer Gil Clancy's gym.[9]

Griffith won the 1958 New York Golden Gloves 147 lb Open Championship, defeating Osvaldo Marcano of the Police Athletic Leagues Lynch Center in the final. In 1957 Griffith advanced to the finals of the 147-lb Sub-Novice division and was defeated by Charles Wormley of the Salem Crescent Athletic Club. Griffith trained at the West 28th Street Parks Department Gym in New York City.[10]

Professional

Griffith turned professional in 1958 and fought frequently in New York City. He captured the Welterweight title from Cuban Benny "The Kid" Paret by knocking him out in the 13th round on April 1, 1961. Six months later, Griffith lost the title to Paret in a narrow split decision. Griffith regained the title from Paret on March 24, 1962, in the controversial bout after which Paret died (see below).

Griffith waged a classic four-fight series with Luis Rodríguez, losing their second fight and winning the other three. He defeated middleweight contender Holley Mims but was knocked out in one round by Rubin "Hurricane" Carter. Three years later, on April 25, 1966, he faced middleweight champion Dick Tiger and won a 15-round unanimous decision and the middleweight title. He also lost, regained and then lost the middleweight crown in three classic fights with Nino Benvenuti.[11]

But many boxing fans[12] believed he was never quite the same fighter after Paret's death. From the Paret bout to his retirement in 1977, Griffith fought 80 bouts but only scored twelve knockouts. He later admitted to being gentler with his opponents and relying on his superior boxing skills because he was terrified of killing someone else in the ring. Many thought that Griffith fought past his prime,[12] only winning nine of his last twenty three fights. Other boxers whom he fought in his career included world champions American Denny Moyer, Cuban Luis Rodríguez, Argentine Carlos Monzón, Cuban José Nápoles, and in his last title try, German Eckhard Dagge. After 18 years as a professional boxer, Griffith retired with a record of 85 wins (25 by knockout), 24 losses and 2 draws.

Benny Paret

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Griffith and Paret's third fight, which was nationally televised by ABC, occurred on March 24, 1962, at Madison Square Garden. Griffith had been incensed by an anti-gay slur directed at him by Paret during the weigh-in. Paret touched Griffith's buttocks and whispered into his opponent's ear "maricón, maricón", Spanish slang for "faggot".[9][12] Griffith had to be restrained from attacking Paret on the spot. The media at the time either ignored the slur or used euphemisms such as "anti-man". Griffith's girlfriend asked him about the incident, saying, "I didn't know about you being that way."

In the sixth round Paret came close to stopping Griffith with a multi-punch combination, but Griffith was saved by the bell.[13] After the sixth round Griffith's trainer, Gil Clancy, later said he told him, "When you go inside I want you to keep punching until Paret holds you or the referee breaks you! But you keep punching until he does that!".[9]

Griffith told a television interviewer: "I'm very proud to be the welterweight champion again. I hope Paret is feeling very good." When the seriousness of the situation become known, Griffith went to the hospital where Paret was being treated and unsuccessfully attempted for several hours to gain entry to Paret's room. Following that, he ran through the streets while being insulted by passersby. He would later receive hate mail from Paret supporters who were convinced Griffith intentionally killed Paret.[9]

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller created a seven-man commission to investigate the incident and the sport.[9] Griffith reportedly felt guilt over Paret's death and suffered nightmares about Paret for 40 years.[9]

The fight, and the widespread publicity and criticism of boxing which accompanied it, became the basis of the 2005 documentary Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story.[14]

Trainer

Griffith trained other boxers, including Wilfred Benítez and Juan Laporte of Puerto Rico. Both won world championships. Griffith is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. In 1979–80, he was in Denmark serving as the coach of the Danish Olympic boxing team.[15]

Personal life

File:Luis Rodrigo Griffith.jpg
Luis Rodrigo Griffith, Emile's adopted son and caretaker, at the after party of the world premiere of Terence Blanchard's opera Champion on June 15, 2013.

In 1971, two months after they met, Griffith married another Virgin Islander, Mercedes "Sadie" Donastorg, who was then a member of the dance troupe "Prince Rupert and the Slave Girls".[16] Griffith adopted Donastorg's daughter, but the marriage only lasted a few months.[12] After retiring from boxing, Griffith worked as a corrections officer at the Secaucus, New Jersey Juvenile Detention Facility.[9]

In 1992, Griffith was viciously beaten and almost killed on a New York City street after leaving a gay bar near the Port Authority Bus Terminal. He was in the hospital for four months after the assault. It was not clear if the violence was motivated by homophobia.[12]

Griffith was bisexual. He was quoted in Sports Illustrated as saying "I like men and women both. But I don't like that word: homosexual, gay or faggot. I don't know what I am. I love men and women the same, but if you ask me which is better ... I like women."[9]

Death

A long-time resident of Weehawken, New Jersey,[17] Griffith died July 23, 2013, at a care facility in Hempstead, New York. In his final years, he suffered from dementia pugilistica and required full-time care. His lover, whom he had adopted as a son,[12] Luis Rodrigo Griffith, was his primary caregiver.[18] He was buried in St. Michael's Cemetery, Queens, New York City.[19]

Media representations

  • In January 2005, filmmakers Dan Klores and Ron Berger premiered their documentary Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. It was broadcast on television on USA Network.[20]
  • Griffith's December 20, 1963 bout with Rubin Carter (which Griffith lost) is depicted in the opening scene of the 1999 motion picture The Hurricane. Griffith is portrayed by former boxer Terry Claybon, while actor Denzel Washington stars as Carter.[21]
  • In May 2012 it was announced that trumpeter Terence Blanchard and playwright Michael Cristofer were working on the opera Champion, based on Griffith's story. It premiered at Opera Theatre of St. Louis on June 15, 2013.[22]
  • Irish director Lenny Abrahamson is working on a biopic focusing on Griffith's rivalry with Paret, originally intended to be released in 2019 but subsequently delayed.[23][24]
  • A stage play based on Griffith's story, titled Brown Girl in the Ring, premiered on September 26, 2016, in Chicago. It was commissioned and produced by the Court Theatre.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
  • A stage play based on Griffith's story, titled Man in the Ring, premiered on November 16, 2018, at the Huntington Theater in Boston.[25]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
112 Loss 85–24–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Alan Minter PTS 10 Jul 30, 1977 Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, MonacoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
111 Loss 85–23–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mayfield Pennington SD 10 Jul 16, 1977 Commonwealth Convention Center, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
110 Loss 85–22–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joel Bonnetaz PTS 10 Apr 15, 1977 Périgueux, Dordogne, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
109 Win 85–21–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Christy Elliott MD 10 Feb 2, 1977 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
108 Win 84–21–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frank Reiche TKO 10 (10) Dec 4, 1976 Ernst Merck Halle, Hamburg, West GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
107 Win 83–21–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dino Del Cid TKO 4 (10) Oct 24, 1976 Cartagena, ColombiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
106 Loss 82–21–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Eckhard Dagge MD 15 Sep 18, 1976 Deutschlandhalle, Charlottenburg, West Berlin, West GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
105 Template:DrawDraw 82–20–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bennie Briscoe PTS 10 Jun 26, 1976 Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, MonacoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
104 Loss 82–20–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Loucif Hamani UD 10 Feb 9, 1976 Palais des Sports, Paris, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
103 Win 82–19–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jose Roberto Chirino UD 10 Nov 7, 1975 Coliseum Theatre, Latham, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
102 Loss 81–19–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Elijah Makathini PTS 10 Aug 9, 1975 Orlando Stadium, Soweto, Transvaal, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
101 Win 81–18–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leo Saenz UD 10 Jul 23, 1975 Capitol Centre, Largo, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
100 Loss 80–18–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jose Luis Duran UD 10 May 31, 1974 Coliseo El Pueblo, Cali, ColombiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
99 Win 80–17–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Donato Paduano UD 10 Dec 10, 1974 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
98 Loss 79–17–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Vito Antuofermo UD 10 Nov 22, 1974 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
97 Win 79–16–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bennie Briscoe MD 10 Oct 9, 1974 The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
96 Win 78–16–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Renato Garcia PTS 10 May 25, 1974 Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, MonacoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
95 Loss 77–16–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tony Licata UD 12 Feb 5, 1974 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC–NABF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
94 Loss 77–15–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tony Mundine UD 12 Nov 19, 1973 Palais des Sports Porte de Versailles, Paris XV, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
93 Win 77–14–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Manuel González MD 10 Nov 1, 1973 Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
92 Loss 76–14–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Carlos Monzón UD 15 Jun 2, 1973 Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, MonacoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
91 Template:DrawDraw 76–13–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nessim Max Cohen PTS 10 Mar 12, 1973 Palais des Sports, Paris, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
90 Loss 76–13 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jean-Claude Bouttier DQ 7 (10) Dec 18, 1972 Parc des Expositions, Paris, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Griffith was disqualified for a low blowScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
89 Win 76–12 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe DeNucci SD 12 Oct 11, 1972 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
88 Win 75–12 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe DeNucci SD 10 Sep 16, 1972 Hynes Auditorium, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
87 Win 74–12 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ernie Lopez UD 10 Mar 30, 1972 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
86 Win 73–12 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jacques Kechichian PTS 10 Feb 21, 1972 Paris, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
85 Win 72–12 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Armando Muñíz UD 10 Jan 31, 1972 Convention Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
84 Win 71–12 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Danny McAloon UD 10 Dec 10, 1971 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
83 Loss 70–12 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Carlos Monzón TKO 14 (15), 2:32 Sep 25, 1971 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
82 Win 70–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nessim Max Cohen UD 10 Jul 26, 1971 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
81 Win 69–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ernie Lopez MD 10 May 3, 1971 Nevada Sports Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
80 Win 68–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Rafael Gutierrez UD 10 Mar 23, 1971 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
79 Win 67–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Juan Ramos TKO 7 (10) Mar 5, 1971 Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin IslandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
78 Win 66–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nate Collins UD 10 Nov 10, 1970 Cow Palace, Daly City, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
77 Win 65–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Danny Perez UD 12 Oct 17, 1970 Lionel Roberts Stadium, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin IslandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
76 Win 64–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dick Tiger UD 10 Jul 15, 1970 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
75 Win 63–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom Bogs PTS 10 Jun 4, 1970 Valby Idraetspark, Valby, DenmarkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
74 Win 62–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Carlos Marks UD 12 Mar 11, 1970 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
73 Win 61–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Doyle Baird UD 10 Jan 28, 1970 Cleveland Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
72 Loss 60–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". José Nápoles UD 15 Oct 17, 1969 Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA, WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
71 Win 60–10 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Art Hernandez SD 10 Aug 15, 1969 Sioux Falls Arena, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
70 Win 59–10 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dick DiVeronica TKO 7 (10), 1:28 Jul 11, 1969 War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
69 Win 58–10 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Stanley Hayward UD 12 May 12, 1969 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
68 Win 57–10 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Andy Heilman UD 10 Feb 3, 1969 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
67 Loss 56–10 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Stanley Hayward SD 10 Oct 29, 1968 The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Win 56–9 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gypsy Joe Harris UD 12 Aug 6, 1968 The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Win 55–9 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Andy Heilman MD 12 Jun 11, 1968 Oakland Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Loss 54–9 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nino Benvenuti UD 15 Mar 4, 1968 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Win 54–8 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Remo Golfarini TKO 6 (10) Dec 15, 1967 Palazzetto dello Sport, Roma, Lazio, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Win 53–8 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nino Benvenuti MD 15 Sep 29, 1967 Shea Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Loss 52–8 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nino Benvenuti UD 15 Apr 17, 1967 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 52–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joey Archer UD 15 Jan 23, 1967 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 51–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joey Archer MD 15 Jul 13, 1966 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 50–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dick Tiger UD 15 Apr 25, 1966 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 49–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Johnny Brooks UD 10 Feb 3, 1966 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 48–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Manuel González UD 15 Dec 10, 1965 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA, WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 47–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Harry Scott RTD 7 (10) Oct 4, 1965 Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 46–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gabe Terronez TKO 4 (10), 2:45 Sep 14, 1965 Kearney Bowl, Fresno, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Loss 45–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Don Fullmer UD 12 Aug 19, 1965 Fairgrounds Coliseum, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBA American middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 45–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Eddie Pace UD 10 Jun 14, 1965 Hawaii International Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 44–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jose Stable UD 15 Mar 30, 1965 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA, WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Loss 43–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Manuel González SD 10 Jan 26, 1965 Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 43–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dave Charnley TKO 9 (10), 1:56 Dec 1, 1965 Empire Pool, Wembley, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 42–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Brian Curvis UD 15 Sep 22, 1964 Empire Pool, Wembley, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA, WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 41–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Luis Manuel Rodríguez SD 15 Jun 12, 1964 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA, WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 40–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Stan Harrington KO 4 (10), 1:40 Apr 14, 1964 Hawaii International Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 NC 39–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Juan Carlo Duran NC 7 (10) Mar 11, 1964 Palazzetto dello Sport, Roma, Lazio, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The bout was halted when fans began throwing
bottles and oranges in to the ring,
because they wanted more actionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 39–5 Ralph Dupas KO 3 (12) Feb 10, 1964 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Loss 38–5 Rubin Carter TKO 1 (10), 2:13 Dec 20, 1963 Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 38–4 Jose Monon Gonzalez MD 10 Oct 5, 1963 Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 37–4 Holly Mims UD 10 Aug 10, 1963 Convention Center, Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 36–4 Luis Manuel Rodríguez SD 15 Jun 8, 1963 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA, WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Loss 35–4 Luis Manuel Rodríguez UD 15 Mar 21, 1963 Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA, WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 35–3 Christian Christensen TKO 9 (15) Feb 3, 1963 Forum, Copenhagen, DenmarkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained world light-middleweight title;
Recognized by the Austrian Boxing Board of ControlScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 34–3 Jorge Fernandez TKO 9 (15) Dec 8, 1962 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NYSAC, WBA, and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 33–3 Ted Wright PTS 15 Oct 17, 1962 Stadthalle, Vienna, AustriaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won inaugural world light-middleweight title;
Recognized by the Austrian Boxing Board of Control, but by no other agenciesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 32–3 Don Fullmer UD 10 Oct 6, 1962 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 31–3 Denny Moyer SD 10 Aug 18, 1962 Sports Arena, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 30–3 Ralph Dupas UD 15 Jul 13, 1962 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 29–3 Benny Paret TKO 12 (15), 2:09 Mar 24, 1962 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles;
Paret died on Apr 3, 1962, from injuries sustained in the fight[26]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 28–3 Johnny Torres UD 10 Feb 3, 1962 Lionel Roberts Stadium, Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 27–3 Isaac Logart MD 10 Dec 23, 1961 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 26–3 Stanford Bulla KO 4 (10), 2:35 Nov 4, 1961 Hamilton, BermudaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Loss 25–3 Benny Paret SD 15 Sep 30, 1961 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 25–2 Yama Bahama UD 10 Jul 29, 1961 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 24–2 Gaspar Ortega TKO 12 (15), 0:48 Jun 3, 1961 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 23–2 Benny Paret KO 13 (15), 1:11 Apr 1, 1961 Miami Beach Convention Hall, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 22–2 Luis Manuel Rodríguez SD 10 Dec 17, 1960 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 21–2 Willie Toweel TKO 8 (10), 3:00 Oct 22, 1960 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 20–2 Florentino Fernández UD 10 Aug 25, 1960 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 19–2 Jorge Fernandez UD 10 Jul 25, 1960 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 18–2 Jorge Fernandez SD 10 Jun 3, 1960 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Loss 17–2 Denny Moyer SD 10 Apr 26, 1960 Pacific Livestock Pavilion, Portland, Oregon, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–1 Denny Moyer SD 10 Mar 11, 1960 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–1 Gaspar Ortega SD 10 Feb 12, 1960 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–1 Roberto Peña UD 10 Jan 8, 1960 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 14–1 Ray Lancaster TKO 7 (10), 1:44 Nov 23, 1959 Academy of Music, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Loss 13–1 Randy Sandy SD 10 Oct 26, 1959 Academy of Music, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Kid Fichique UD 10 Aug 7, 1959 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Willie Stevenson UD 10 May 25, 1959 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Mel Barker UD 10 Apr 27, 1959 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Bobby Shell UD 10 Mar 23, 1959 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Barry Allison TKO 5 (10), 2:44 Feb 23, 1959 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Willie Joe Johnson TKO 5 (6), 1:52 Feb 9, 1959 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Gaylord Barnes TKO 5 (6), 1:46 Jan 26, 1959 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Larry Jones KO 5 (6), 2:17 Dec 15, 1958 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Sergio Rios KO 3 (6), 1:01 Nov 17, 1958 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Artie Cunningham PTS 6 Oct 6, 1958 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Tommy Leaks PTS 4 Jul 21, 1958 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Bruce Gibson PTS 4 Jun 23, 1958 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Joe Parham PTS 4 Jun 2, 1958 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Titles in boxing

Major world titles

The Ring magazine titles

Undisputed titles

Honorary titles

Honors

Recording artist

Emile Griffith had a brief career as a recording artist between 1966 and 1969. He recorded two 45s released on the Columbia Records and 'Going, Going Gone' , a moderately successful record for Ray Charles's Tangerine label.[27]

See also

Notes and references

Notes

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References

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  4. ↑ "The night boxer Emile Griffith answered gay taunts with a deadly cortege of punches", theguardian.com; accessed January 30, 2016.
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  13. ↑ The Great Rivalries Template:Webarchive, CBSSports.com; accessed January 30, 2016.
  14. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  15. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  16. ↑ Griffith with wife Mercedes & best man Joe Frazier JET, May 27, 1971 pg 39
  17. ↑ "The passing of a champion; Boxing Great Griffith, Who Called Hudson County Home For Years, Dies At 75" Template:Webarchive, The Hudson Reporter, July 28, 2013. Accessed September 18, 2020. "During his boxing heyday, when he won both the world welterweight and middleweight championships, Emile Griffith was proud to call Hudson County home. For almost 30 years, Griffith lived on Boulevard East in Weehawken."
  18. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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  27. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".

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Further reading

External links

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Sporting positions

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check NYSAC welterweight champion
April 1, 1961 – September 30, 1961 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
NBA welterweight champion
April 1, 1961 – September 30, 1961 Template:S-ttl/check
The Ring welterweight champion
April 1, 1961 – September 30, 1961 Template:S-ttl/check
Undisputed welterweight champion
April 1, 1961 – September 30, 1961 Template:S-ttl/check
NYSAC welterweight champion
March 24, 1962 – March 21, 1963 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
WBA welterweight champion
March 24, 1962 – March 21, 1963
Became WBA in 1962 Template:S-ttl/check
The Ring welterweight champion
March 24, 1962 – March 21, 1963 Template:S-ttl/check
Undisputed welterweight champion
March 24, 1962 – March 21, 1963 Template:S-ttl/check
Inaugural WBC welterweight champion
February 1963 – March 21, 1963 Template:S-ttl/check
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check NYSAC welterweight champion
June 8, 1963 – 1966
Stripped Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Curtis Cokes
WBA welterweight champion
June 8, 1963 – June 10, 1966
Stripped Template:S-ttl/check
WBC welterweight champion
June 8, 1963 – August 1, 1966
Stripped Template:S-ttl/check
The Ring welterweight champion
June 8, 1963 – 1966
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check
Undisputed welterweight champion
June 8, 1963 – June 10, 1966
Titles fragmented Template:S-ttl/check
Inaugural World light-middleweight champion
October 17, 1962 – February 1963
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Denny Moyer
as Undisputed champion
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBA middleweight champion
April 25, 1966 – April 16, 1967 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
WBC middleweight champion
April 25, 1966 – April 16, 1967 Template:S-ttl/check
The Ring middleweight champion
April 25, 1966 – April 16, 1967 Template:S-ttl/check
Undisputed middleweight champion
April 25, 1966 – April 16, 1967 Template:S-ttl/check
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBA middleweight champion
September 29, 1967 – March 4, 1968 Template:S-ttl/check
WBC middleweight champion
September 29, 1967 – March 4, 1968 Template:S-ttl/check
The Ring middleweight champion
September 29, 1967 – March 4, 1968 Template:S-ttl/check
Undisputed middleweight champion
September 29, 1967 – March 4, 1968 Template:S-ttl/check

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